(Updated 1:50 p.m.) Alexandria police officers responded to sounds of gunfire last night (Sunday) near the Braddock Road Metro found a man shot minutes later.
Residents who called police around 11:47 p.m. Sunday reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area of North West Street and Madison Street.
Police found the man a block away on North Fayette Street. He was taken to George Washington University Hospital with a non-life threatening wound to the upper body.
Police are working on a suspect description for the shooter who fled the scene by auto.
This incident is currently under investigation. APD is asking anyone who may have information related to this case to contact APD Detective Matthew Kramarik via phone 703 746 6650 or email at [email protected], or call the non-emergency line at 703 746 4444.
Alert:: There is a heavy police presence in the area of N. West St. and Madison St. This is due to a shots fired incident. One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is being treated. No more information at this time. pic.twitter.com/tj2zrzNCsb
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) December 6, 2021
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